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Property Description
Spacious Cape Cod home in nice northeast location. Living room, kitchen with dining area, walk out to deck. Oversized master bedroom on the 1st floor could easily be turned into a family room, 2nd bedroom and full bath on first floor. 2nd floor has two more additional bedrooms and half-bath. Enclosed back porch and in-ground pool (15x32) in the fenced backyard. Full basement and a large 2.5 car detached garage. Sold as is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 731 James Ave
General
- Price: $174,900
- Taxes: $4,986 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12551003
- Updated: 1/30/2026
- Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Appliances: Range
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Rockford
- County: Winnebago
- Township: Rockford
- Driving Directions: N. Alpine Road, West on Rural St, North on James Avenue
School Information
- School District: 205
- Elem School District: 205
- Midd School District: 205
- High School District: 205
- Elementary School: C Henry Bloom Elementary School
- Middle School: Abraham Lincoln Middle School
- High School: Rockford East High School
- Private School: Rockford East High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,712
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1944
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 55 x 55 x 146 x 146
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1944
- Tax Amount: $4,986.68
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1219158004
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Schools
Schools serving 731 James Ave
School District:Rockford School District 205
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
C Henry Bloom Elementary School 2912 Brendenwood Road, Rockford, IL 61107 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1500 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61104 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Rockford East High School 2929 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 731 James Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/30/2026
Listed
$174,900
183.01%
MLS
10/23/2019
Sold
$61,800
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 731 James Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,987
4%
$52,622
13%
2023
$4,818
100%
$46,400
12%
2022
-100%
$41,473
90%
2021
$1,935
—
$21,789
6%
2021
$1,935
-49%
$20,598
-40%
2019
$3,786
-1%
$34,264
4%
2018
$3,834
2%
$32,866
4%
2017
$3,776
1%
$31,454
2%
2016
$3,756
-1%
$30,864
—
2015
$3,803
-7%
$30,864
-7%
2014
$4,073
-1%
$33,188
-6%
2013
$4,097
1%
$35,258
-6%
2012
$4,050
—
$37,393
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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731 James Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107 (MLS# 12551003) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 731 James Avenue is currently listed for $174,900 and was received on January 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 731 James Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Rockford? You can browse all Rockford real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

